# NTSB Accident ATL02LA055
> **Krejci S-51D** · 2002-02-26 · Port St. Lucie, FL, USA · FATL
## Event
- **NTSB number:** ATL02LA055
- **Event ID:** 20020228X00280
- **Type:** Accident
- **Date:** 2002-02-26
- **Location:** Port St. Lucie, FL, USA
- **Coordinates:** 27.495, -80.368057
## Injuries
- **Highest injury:** FATL
- **Fatal:** 1
- **Serious:** 0
- **Minor:** 0
- **Uninjured:** 0
- **Total aboard:** 1
## Aircraft
- **Make:** Krejci
- **Model:** S-51D
- **Registration:** N51KK
- **FAR Part:** 091
- **Engines:** 1
- **Damage:** SUBS
## Conditions
- **Light:** DAYL
- **Weather:** VMC
## Probable cause

The pilots failure to maintain airspeed while maneuvering in an attempt to return to landing area (Emergency/ departure airport.) This resulted in an inadvertent stall and subsequent in-flight collision with terrain.  Factor to the accident was a partial loss of engine power due to a failed exhaust valve.

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